Reservoir with vent
US9073521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reservoir for storing and dispensing a fluid, the reservoir comprising a hollow vessel for holding a volume of fluid, an inlet port located on the hollow vessel for filling the reservoir with fluid, an outlet port located on the hollow vessel for dispensing the fluid, and a vent outlet located on the hollow vessel to permit venting during filling and dispensing operations. The vent outlet is provided in the form of a vent tube having a vent seal located at a base thereof. The vent seal allows for venting as required, while also serving as a flow restrictor to reduce the leakage of fluid from the vent tube in the event of sloshing within the reservoir.
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